Name: Simple Ponzu Sauce
Yield: Makes about ¼ cup
Ingredients: 1 teaspoon sugar; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1 tablespoon mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine); 1 tablespoon soy sauce; 1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar

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Serve this easy Japanese sauce with summer rolls, sushi, or dumplings.

Recipe information

Yield
Makes about ¼ cup

Ingredients

1 teaspoon sugar

1 tablespoon fresh lime juice

1 tablespoon mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar

Preparation

Stir sugar and 1 Tbsp. warm water in a small bowl to dissolve sugar. Stir in lime juice, mirin, soy sauce, and vinegar.

TagsSauce Japanese East Asian Asian Lime Citrus Fruit Dinner Lunch Dairy Free Vegan Vegetarian Make Ahead Meal Prep 5 Ingredients or Fewer Bon Appétit

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